Heather Locklear as Laura | Then
As Alan and Judy were going through their divorce settlement, Charlie screwed up their relationship by sleeping with Alan’s attorney, Laura Lang. Because Charlie broke his promise of making himself available to her whenever she wanted, Laura took revenge by ruining Judith and Alan’s divorce proceedings.
Alan ended up letting her go and hired a new lawyer instead.
Ming-Na Wen as Linda Harris | Then
Linda Harris was a judge whom Charlie dated for a brief period of time. She first met Charlie after Alan planned a double date involving his brother. Although Charlie was really fond of her, Linda actually found him repulsive for his lecherous nature.
The entertainment ensued when Charlie was caught drunk driving and ended up in court, embarrassed to see Linda as the judge. After some time, Linda decides to end it after Charlie embarrasses her at her awarding ceremony.
Ming-Na Wen as Linda Harris | Now
Ming-Na-Wen was actually famously known for being the voice of the Disney character Mulan. She’s also probably recognizable to you as she played the role of Melinda May in the ABC action drama series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as well as the role of Dr. Jing-Mei Chen on the medical drama series ER.
Besides television, Ming is also notable for starring in films such as Street Fighter, The Joy Luck Club, and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.
Heather Locklear as Laura | Now
Heather Locklear was already an accomplished television actress before she made an appearance on the show. She was most notable for her roles on Spin City and Melrose Place. Though she’s gained recognition as an actress, Locklear still had her fair share of public drama and controversy.
She went through a very publicized divorce and went through numerous health issues. Fortunately, she was able to get her life back on track and has gotten back to her acting work, appearing in shows like Franklin & Bash and Tyler Perry’s Too Close To Home.
Gail O’Grady as Mandi | Then
Mandi is Kandi’s mother and Andy’s ex-wife. She is first seen looking for Kandi in Charlie’s House, eventually ending up having sex with Charlie the entire day. They even continued their sexual frenzy later on that day at Judith’s house in the hot tub.
Apparently, Kandi and Mandi looked so alike that strangers mistook them for sisters.